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So you've decided to continue your education at a community college, university, technical school, or other training program. That could mean tuition, books, housing, and maybe a new computer and some software. Not to mention the incidentals like clothing, video games, CDs, and pizza!

How are you going to pay for it all? Maybe mom and dad are kicking in, but you may still need some help. Typical forms of college financing include: scholarships, internships, loan programs, and federal aid programs.

Every year, more than 7 million college students receive financial aid. Your chances of getting financial aid depend on your financial need, your background, and the occupation you plan on entering. You may be eligible, and you don't need to be a straight-A student or star athlete to qualify. In fact, you might be surprised at the programs which are based on ethnic background, religious affiliation, your parents' occupations, yours or your parents' military affiliation, your major, and even physical and learning disabilities.

The links below can help you learn how to get financial support for the education and training you need as well as identify sources of financial aid.

The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance/
Explore ways to finance your education.

WiredScholar
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/content/index.jsp
The Panning for College Destination

FastWeb
http://www.FastWeb.com/
Helping over 8 million students ind scholarships, colleges and jobs!

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The fastest way to apply on-line for student financial aid.

Finance Your Education (High School)
http://www.adventuresineducation.org/highschool/hs_finance.cfm
Financial aid makes education possible for everyone. Find out what it will cost, what help is available, and what you can get.

Pay for College from College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/0,,715-0-0-0,00.html
Learn about college costs and hot to get financial aid.

PROFILE Online from College Board Online
http://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
The website for the online version of CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, this is a fast, easy, convenient, secure way to apply for financial aid.

Scholarship Search from College Board Online
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
Locate scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs from non-college sources that match your education level, talents, and background.

Finacial Aid Calendar
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,6-30-0-23642,00.html
This one-year calendar will help you keep on task and on schedule to receive financial aid.

 


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